22M Pontotoc County Airport

Before you fly into 22M

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,440'

MSL · field 440' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF 22M

22M does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KTUP (TUPELO RGNL) · 13.3 NM away. Conditions at 22M may differ.

METAR · KTUP

Observed 08:53Z

KTUP 120853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/22 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP145 T02280217 53001

Wind: 000° @ 0 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 23°C / 22°C
Altimeter: 29.97 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,444 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

22M does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KTUP (TUPELO RGNL) · 13.3 NM away. Conditions at 22M may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 06:00Z–13 06:00Z

TAF KTUP 120520Z 1206/1306 18004KT P6SM BKN250 FM121500 24006KT 6SM -SHRA SCT035 BKN060 TEMPO 1215/1218 4SM -TSRA SCT025 BKN035CB FM121900 23006KT P6SM BKN045 FM130100 VRB02KT P6SM BKN070

BASEVFR

12 06:00Z–12 15:00Z

Wind: 180° at 4 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 25,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 2 NM NW
VFR sectional: MEMPHIS
ARTCC: ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility: GWO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: TED MCVAY
Phone: (662) 891-5593
Address: PO BOX 209, PONTOTOC MS 38863-0209

Flight service · Hours

FSS GWO: GREENWOOD1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

Calm

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 11

111°M

Head/Tail

+0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 11

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
11/29	111° / 291°	3,000 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
11	—	—	—	—	—	—	20', tree, 600' from thr, slope 20
29	—	—	—	—	—	—	60', trees, 1400' from thr, slope 20

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 22M PONTOTOC COUNTY in PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI, showing runways 11/29 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

22M · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

22M · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LL
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SS-SR
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.45

04M·Calhoun County Airport·25.7 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$4.85

KGNF·Grenada Municipal Airport·46.2 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.45at04MCalhoun County Airport25.7 nm
Jet A$4.85atKGNFGrenada Municipal Airport46.2 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.

Fuel notes

100LLFUEL AVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD.

Other notes

PILOTS MUST PRVD THEIR OWN TIEDOWN ROPES.
2FOR ATTENDANT & EMERG SVC CALL 662-489-3111.
MANAGERCHAIRMAN OF ARPT BOARD.
OWNERCHANCERY CLERK'S OFC.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 22M

Answer card

ICAO: 22M
Name: PONTOTOC COUNTY
Location: PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI
Elevation: 440 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,440 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 11/29 · 3,000 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 2°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now: –

Pontotoc County Airport sits in Pontotoc, Mississippi. The field elevation is 440 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 11/29 is 3,000 ft long and asphalt. The airport is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Runway headings are magnetic. Runway 11 is 113°. Runway 29 is 293°.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card. The published remarks also say pilots must provide their own tiedown ropes. For attendant and emergency service, call 662-489-3111. For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449. If you are planning a first stop here, verify current field conditions and any local procedures before arrival. This is a small uncontrolled airport, so expect self-announce traffic and keep a close ear on 122.8.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Pontotoc County Airport (22M)?

22M has one runway. Runway 11/29 is 3,000 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.

Is Pontotoc County Airport towered?

No. 22M is an uncontrolled airport. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic.

Does 22M have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for 22M. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at 22M?

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

What are the CTAF and UNICOM frequencies at Pontotoc County Airport?

Both CTAF and UNICOM are 122.8 at 22M. That makes radio work simple, but you still need to listen carefully and make clear position calls.

Is 100LL available at 22M?

Yes. The published remarks say 100LL fuel is available 24 hours with credit card. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so verify current service details if you need assistance on arrival.

Who do I call for airport attendant or emergency service at 22M?

The published remarks list 662-489-3111 for attendant and emergency service. If you need clearance delivery, Memphis ARTCC is listed at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.

What should a first-time pilot know before landing at Pontotoc County Airport?

Expect a small non-towered field with one 3,000 ft runway and no ILS. The airport sits at 440 ft MSL, so review density altitude and performance as needed for the day, then make standard CTAF calls on 122.8.

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